Everton in the FA Cup fifth round: Take a look back at some classic last-sixteen ties


Everton face Blackpool in the FA Cup fifth round at Goodison Park this Saturday, looking to build on their proud history in the competition, reaching the finals thirteen times and winning the competiton on five occasions.

David Moyes' men will look to build on three successive home wins, including the 2-1 fourth round win over Fulham, to help end a 16-year trophy drought and progress to the sixth round.

The fifth round has thrown up some classic ties for the Blues in days gone by and in preperation for the Seasiders visit we have picked out five of the best.

18 Feb 1933 - Everton 2 Leeds United 0

1930s Everton team

The Toffees were drawn against Leeds United in their run to the 1933 final.

High flying Leeds were favourites, despite the Blue's home advantage.

Everton goalkeeper Ted Sagar paved the way for a famous 2-0 win, saving from both Arthur Hydes and Billy Furness to keep his team in the tie.

Captain Dixie Dean then put Everton ahead before Jimmy Stein sealed the win.

Everton eventually met Manchester City in the final, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Stein, Dean and James Dunn.

11 March 1967 - Everton 1 Liverpool 0

Alan Ball with Ron Yeats and Tommy Smith in derby action

In 1967, Cup holders Everton drew city rivals and league champions Liverpool the fifth round.

The cup derby was watched by 104,487 fans, 64,318 at Goodison Park, and a further 40,169 on eight giant video TV projection screens, erected on the pitch at Anfield.

Alan Ball secured a 1-0 win for Harry Catterick's team, setting up a sixth round tie with Nottingham Forrest.

The loss compounded a miserable week for the Reds as Catterick beat Bill Shankly to the signing of midfielder Howard Kendall, leading the Liverpool boss to tender his resignation, which was refused by the Liverpool board.

16 Feb 1985 - Everton 3 Telford United 0

Non-league Telford were Everton's opponents in 1985.

Stan Storton's men had a reputation as FA Cup giant killers, having already beaten Preston North End and Bradford City to earn an away tie with the league leaders.

11,000 away supporters made the trip to Goodison, but goals from Peter Reid, Trevor Steven and Kevin Sheedy saw them leave empty handed, despite a valiant effort which saw the Everton players applaud the non-leaguers off the pitch at the final whistle.

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